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Joe Jones | HMPE26
If you’ve been to Mecca’s new Bourke Street store, you might’ve stumbled across the hidden bar run by Joe Jones, serving drinks as he continues to push the boundaries of what hospitality can mean.In this episode, we sit down with Joe, who is both a bartender and the creative mind behind Romeo Lane and Purple Pit.We talk about what it takes to build a career in hospitality, the decision to close the doors of Romeo Lane, and how his approach to drinks has evolved as the world shifts toward drinking less alcohol. Joe also shares his honest (and hilarious) take on what your drink order might say about you.This one’s a chill chat, the kind that feels like a conversation with your favourite bartender: easy, honest, and full of stories.Thank you for listening! We are so grateful we get to do this thing and it really means the world to us to have supporters like yourself listening in.Find us on EVERYTHING here:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartmediapodcast Heart Media Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heartmediapodcast Heart Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_heartmedia YouTube https://youtube.com/@heartmediayt Bily's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bilymasri Tyrone's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tyronespezialeThe Heart Media Podcast is a hospitality focused podcast hosted by the co-founders of Heart Media, Tyrone & Bily. Heart Media is a Melbourne based creative agency that specialise in all things marketing, content creation and growth within the hospo space.
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Robbie Oijvall | Arcade Agency, Light Years | HMPE25
In this episode, we sit down with Robbie Oijvall, hailing from a small town in Sweden to culinary creative at the helm of Light Years and the Arcade Agency hospitality group.Robbie’s journey is anything but ordinary. After studying in Sweden, he made his way to London and later joined Wagamama in the UK. From there, he transitioned to Australia and spent time in Sydney, Melbourne and finally Byron Bay. This is where he helped shape Light Years into a bold, modern Asian brand adored across Queensland. As part of Arcade Agency, Robbie also plays a key role in growing immersive hospitality projects and expanding Light Years beyond the East Coast. In this conversation, we talk about:Robbie’s early days and how he found his path into foodThe “Scand-Asian confusion” that defines his style.Building Light Years from one venue to many, and keeping creativity alive through expansion.The challenges of scaling, especially when opening in different markets.What’s next for Arcade Agency, Light Years, and Robbie’s own vision.Thank you for listening! We are so grateful we get to do this thing and it really means the world to us to have supporters like yourself listening in.Find us on EVERYTHING here:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartmediapodcast Heart Media Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heartmediapodcast Heart Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_heartmedia YouTube https://youtube.com/@heartmediayt Bily's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bilymasri Tyrone's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tyronespezialeThe Heart Media Podcast is a hospitality focused podcast hosted by the co-founders of Heart Media, Tyrone & Bily. Heart Media is a Melbourne based creative agency that specialise in all things marketing, content creation and growth within the hospo space.
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Emily Gurr | Beverly Rooftop | HMPE24
In this episode, we sit down with Emily Gurr, Creative Director of Beverly Rooftop in Melbourne. Her background spans architecture, fashion, ethical manufacturing, and spatial storytelling. We talk about how growing up in a coastal town and moving through places like Bali, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne shaped the way she sees design, community, and connection. Emily shares what it takes to build a creative vision into a real place, everything from design choices to how storytelling, values, and collaboration show up in every detail. We also hear about the moments that pushed her out of her comfort zone, the values that steer her work (ethics, transparency, meaningful partnerships), and why it matters that creative work comes from a place of care, curiosity, and heart.Thank you for listening! We are so grateful we get to do this thing and it really means the world to us to have supporters like yourself listening in.Find us on EVERYTHING here:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartmediapodcast Heart Media Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heartmediapodcast Heart Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_heartmedia YouTube https://youtube.com/@heartmediayt Bily's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bilymasri Tyrone's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tyronespezialeThe Heart Media Podcast is a hospitality focused podcast hosted by the co-founders of Heart Media, Tyrone & Bily. Heart Media is a Melbourne based creative agency that specialise in all things marketing, content creation and growth within the hospo space.
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Mikey Gayed | Good Ideas Studio, Mikey Talk | HMPE23
In this episode, we chat with Mikey Gayed, the founder of Good Ideas Studio, and host of the Mikey Talk podcast.Mikey opens up about swapping his corporate life in Melbourne for the uncertainty of following his passion. After studying business, he found himself back home, working the usual 9-to-5… until COVID hit. That upheaval pushed him to build something of his own. Good Ideas is more than just a studio, it’s Mikey’s mission to bridge the gap between businesses that need creative energy and creatives who want to create without the admin headache. He talks about what it’s like matching up businesses with visual and design talent, building a team, and what community and place means in everything he does. It was great to chat to another agency owner about our shared experiences in starting a business and the ongoing highs and lows of being a creative agency in Melbourne.*Had some issues with mics for the recording*Thank you for listening! We are so grateful we get to do this thing and it really means the world to us to have supporters like yourself listening in.Find us on EVERYTHING here:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartmediapodcast Heart Media Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heartmediapodcast Heart Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_heartmedia YouTube https://youtube.com/@heartmediayt Bily's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bilymasri Tyrone's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tyronespezialeThe Heart Media Podcast is a hospitality focused podcast hosted by the co-founders of Heart Media, Tyrone & Bily. Heart Media is a Melbourne based creative agency that specialise in all things marketing, content creation and growth within the hospo space.
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John Rivera | Askal, Inuman, Kariton Sorbetes | HMPE22
In this episode, we hang out with John Rivera, the culinary force behind three of some of Melbourne’s most exciting Filipino venues.We trace John’s journey from growing up in the Philippines and New Zealand to launching into Melbourne’s fine-dining world, working his way through Rockpool and other prestige hospitality establishments in Australia.During COVID, John doubled down on his roots and creativity by co-founding Kariton Sorbetes, a Filipino-inspired gelato brand, during lockdown. Today it has three Melbourne stores and is gearing up to expand internationally. Soon after came Askal, his contemporary Filipino restaurant in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Askal quickly became a buzzy, hard-to-book destination known for reimagining Filipino classics.But beyond the restaurants and bars, John’s story is one of family, creativity, resilience, and a kitchen that’s always brimming with heart. Whether he’s remixing childhood pantry experiments or building new dining concepts from scratch, his food is a love language. Always bold, authentic, and endlessly generous.Thank you for listening! We are so grateful we get to do this thing and it really means the world to us to have supporters like yourself listening in.Find us on EVERYTHING here:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartmediapodcast Heart Media Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heartmediapodcast Heart Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_heartmedia YouTube https://youtube.com/@heartmediayt Bily's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bilymasri Tyrone's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tyronespezialeThe Heart Media Podcast is a hospitality focused podcast hosted by the co-founders of Heart Media, Tyrone & Bily. Heart Media is a Melbourne based creative agency that specialise in all things marketing, content creation and growth within the hospo space.
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